The Texas Girls Collaborative Project (TxGCP) San Antonio Regional Leadership Team invites organizations and individuals engaged in STEM outreach, education, workforce development, volunteering and advocacy to connect, network and share! THANKS to The Iron Yard San Antonio for hosting this event!

Network with STEM-engaged organizations from across the area and learn about the resources available to assist you in your efforts. Connect with programs across the area and hear about upcoming STEM events. Learn about the new Texas STEM Connections resource for matching volunteers with volunteer needs across San Antonio and beyond. And share what you and/or your organization are doing to excited kids about STEM.

• 4:30 – 5:00 Check-in, Networking
• 5:00 – 5:15 Welcome, Announcements, Introductions
• 5:15 – 5:45 Texas STEM Connections Demonstration and Training
• 5:45 – 6:00 Needs and Resources Collaborative Networking Activity
• 6:00 – 6:20 Who's In the Room Activity
• 6:20 – 6:30 Closing, Next Steps
• 6:30 – 7:00 Networking

The Greater Austin STEM Ecosystem, Texas Girls Collaborative Project (TxGCP) and Texas Partnership for Out of School Time (TXPOST) invite organizations and individuals engaged in STEM outreach, education, workforce development, volunteering and advocacy to connect, network and share! THANKS to Thinkery for hosting this event!

Network with STEM-engaged organizations from across the area and learn about the resources available to assist you in your efforts. Learn about the Greater Austin STEM Ecosystem, launched at the White House in November 2015 as one of 27 Ecosystems in the country, and the only one in Texas. Learn about statewide STEM out of school time system building led by TXPOST. And explore resources of the Texas Girls Collaborative Project including role model workshops, a new Texas skills-based STEM volunteer matching system, hands-on STEM curriculum and more. Connect with programs across the area and hear about upcoming STEM events. And share what you and/or your organization are doing to excited kids about STEM. 

• 4:30 – 5:00 Check-in, Snacks, Networking
• 5:00 – 5:20 Networking Forum Welcome, Introductions, Announcements
• 5:20 – 6:00 Participant Introductions, Facilitated Networking / Collaboration Activity
• 6:00 – 6:15 Wrap-up, Community Announcements, Networking Forum Closing
• 6:15 – 8:00 Open Networking / Thinkery Community Night

Texas Girls Collaborative Project and TXPOST, Texas Partnership for Out of School Time, are excited to host the upcoming McAllen/Brownsville Area K-12 STEM Outreach Forum.

Calling all organizations, schools and individuals involved in science, technology, engineering and math outreach and recruitment in the McAllen/Brownsville area! Network and learn about the resources available to assist you in your efforts. Connect with programs across the area and hear about upcoming STEM events. And share what you and/or your organization are doing to excite kids about STEM. Forum will explore effective imagery and messaging that engages K-12 students in formal and informal STEM education and excites them about the possibilities of STEM careers. Learn the latest research about engaging girls in STEM and explore the research-based best practices in messaging and hands-on activities that connect a diverse population in the excitement of STEM.

Light refreshments provided by TXPOST.

The Texas Girls Collaborative Project connects non-profits, K-12 schools, higher education institutions, companies, organizations and individuals across the state of Texas committed to informing and motivating girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

The Texas Partnership for Out of School Time (TXPOST) is a statewide network of nonprofit, public and private sector partners dedicated to increasing the quality and availability of out of school time (OST) opportunities for Texas youth.